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he Kansas City Chiefs are the Super Bowl LVIII champions after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 38-35 in a thrilling overtime game on Sunday, February 12th, 2024 in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This was the Chiefs' 3rd Super Bowl win in franchise history.
Patrick Mahomes
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to victory and won his 2nd Super Bowl MVP award after throwing for 331 yards and 3 touchdowns, including the game-winning score in overtime to wide receiver Mecole Hardman.
Mahomes joins an elite group of quarterbacks like Tom Brady to win multiple NFL championships and Super Bowl MVPs. This victory caps an incredible season for the 28 year old superstar who continues to show he is one of the best in the league.
For the 49ers, it was a heartbreaking end to the season after jumping out to an early 10-0 lead. Quarterback Brock Purdy injured his elbow early in the game but continued to gut it out before eventually being forced out in the 4th quarter. His replacements couldn't lead the late comeback as the 49ers ultimately fell short.
The game featured several lead changes in the second half before Harrison Butker's 45 yard field goal tied it at 35 with just seconds left to force overtime. After winning the coin toss, Mahomes drove the Chiefs down the field in overtime before connecting with Hardman on an 18 yard touchdown for the dramatic finish.
This was the third Super Bowl meeting between the historic franchises. Their earlier title clashes came in Super Bowl IV in 1970 when the Chiefs won their first championship and Super Bowl XLVII in 2020 when the Chiefs rallied past the 49ers led by Mahomes who won his first Super Bowl MVP.
The Chiefs have now tied the 49ers, Patriots, and Packers for the 3rd most Super Bowl wins ever with 3. Only the Steelers and Cowboys have more championship victories. Kansas City also became the first AFC team to host the Super Bowl as Las Vegas was chosen in part due to their new Allegiant Stadium.
After 57 Super Bowls, the NFL’s championship game continues to deliver all-time moments and stories that captures the nation each year. And Super Bowl LVIII adds another memorable finish to the long history of America’s biggest sporting event.
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